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Best Places to Live in Roanoke Metro Area, Virginia

Ranked #11 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #22 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #198 Best Green Cities

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Population:300,421
Pop. Change:4%
State: Virginia
Metro Area:Roanoke Metro Area
County:Roanoke city, Roanoke, ... 6 more
City:Roanoke, Cave Spring, ... 20 more
Zip Code:24018, 24048, ... 71 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Roanoke, Virginia Metro Area

As of 2011, Roanoke Metro Area's population is 300,421 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.26 percent.

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The median home cost in Roanoke Metro Area is $152,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.57 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Roanoke Metro Area's cost of living is 9.00% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Roanoke Metro Area public schools spend $5,478 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Roanoke Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Roanoke Metro Area is 6.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Roanoke Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 1.60 percent.

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Roanoke Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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